Re: Musc Ravageur and the Medicine Man

I have a big bottle of MR. I was impressed with this scent at first.
Now I am not so enthusiastic. I find musc a bit irritating me. I wear it rather rare
Nethertheless it is a great scent.
My tastes are changing - from very sweet scents, to more balanced f.e. VE or Bigarade

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Re: Musc Ravageur and the Medicine Man

I suggest that you might want to try Musc Ravageur oil, which still has that great Musc Ravageur scent but in a quieter way than the EDT. I doubt very much that you would find the oil to be harsh.

I really like Musc Ravageur EDT, but unfortuantely it contains an ingredient that I am allergic to, and I cannot wear it. So, I decided to try the Musc Ravageur oil, and I am very happy that I did. I don't have an allergic reaction to the MR oil, which is much more of a skin scent than MR EDT. I enjoy wearing MR oil on an occasional basis.

Re: Musc Ravageur and the Medicine Man

I just brought out my MR for the fall, sprayed it on and I swear it smells like I was just admitted to the emergency room. Harsh! Is it the lavender? Shalimar, where are you?

Honestly, I can't remember it having a 'medicinal' top note either? Hmm...I have half of my little sample (that Frederic Malle sent me) - I'll spray some on soon and repost my thoughts. Actually, last time I wore this, I found it strongly resembled Ambre Narguile by Hermes (Hermessence).

Re: Musc Ravageur and the Medicine Man

Originally Posted by mikeperez23

Honestly, I can't remember it having a 'medicinal' top note either? Hmm...I have half of my little sample (that Frederic Malle sent me) - I'll spray some on soon and repost my thoughts. Actually, last time I wore this, I found it strongly resembled Ambre Narguile by Hermes (Hermessence).

The medicinal smell faded away and it settled down to one of the most amazing vanilla amber accords. Now I remember why i love it so much. I must try Ambre Narguile. Is it one of the Hermes "boutique only" scents?

Re: Musc Ravageur and the Medicine Man

Medicinal? Never got that, no. All I smell are flowers and sex and vanilla, vanilla and sex and flowers.
Did I mention sex, btw?

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Re: Musc Ravageur and the Medicine Man

I wore Musc Ravageur again for the 2nd time from my sample this past Monday - the weathers slightly cooler now so I thought 'what the heck'...little did I know that my office that day was working on repairing the air conditioners in my building so when I arrived to work it was extremely hot.

It was not the best environment for me to experience Musc Ravageur. At one point I had to go to the restroom to splash some water on my face - I felt like I was choking on the vanilla. Horrible experience.

On topic though: no medicinal notes.

I am taking my sample with me to LA this weekend - perhaps the cooler weather there will make this scent blossom on me. If not...well, I'm done tryin.

Re: Musc Ravageur and the Medicine Man

I personally LOVE the opening of MR, between the medicinal qualities being mentioned, the bold cinnamon note, and the hint of vanilla/amber voluptuousness that is to come. Every single time I test it I love the opening, think that I like the scent more than I remembered, and am then disappointed by the progression. The vanilla/amber accord takes over completely on my skin and is one of the most overwhelmingly strong, persistent and cloying accords I have ever experienced. I really do not enjoy wearing this scent because of it. I am always surprised in fact by how much positive press MR gets from us, because the basenotes to me are virtually unbearable.

Re: Musc Ravageur and the Medicine Man

OK - so I got the to very end of my sample of Musc Ravageur today. I am wearing it as I type this...

It's finally cool here in Miami - and yes, I now 'get' it. It's quite wonderful. It's similarities to Ambre Narguile by Hermes (maybe it's the cinnamon?) and Shalimar by Guerlain (the vanilla?) are valid - but this scent has a character, personality and complexity all it's own.

The musk in this is so very different than the Kiehl's (which I'm slightly anosmic to), Narciso Rodriguez Musk for Him (which is slightly more oilier and 'darker' to my nose) or Tom Ford for Men (which is shiny and slightly lemony-synthetic). The musk in MR smells like sex and candy. Sad that it took me so long to figure this out.

I don't think I need to own a full bottle of this, since due to Miami's inherent warm weather I'd have very little time to wear it. But it has commanded my full respect today.

Re: Musc Ravageur and the Medicine Man

Originally Posted by Vibert

I wear Musc Ravageur often in cold, wet weather (eight months a year here), and have never smelled "medicine." Spices? Yes. Vanilla? Yes? Sweet musk? Yes. I like it a lot.

Sorry I forgot to mention...after I applied MR I detected a slight menthol note but it was REALLY light and nothing compared to the annoying menthol/eucalyptus note I smell in Pomegranate Noir by Jo Malone. MR's medicinal not does not detract from the scent at all IMO.

Re: Musc Ravageur and the Medicine Man

I love Musc Ravageur. I did have a moment in time where I wasn't sure about it but that was before I gave the drydown a chance. It is one of the longer lasting, most projecting fragrances I own. I get compliments on it. I love wearing this in cooler (50 degrees farenheit or cooler) weather. It's really cold here in NYC and it's a pleasure to wear right now.

Re: Musc Ravageur and the Medicine Man

I really like Musc Ravageur too. I went to Les Senteurs in London a few years back and was torn between MR and Noir Epices. I bought Noir Epices and liked it well enough but I always had a sneaking feeling that I'd made the wrong choice. I went to Paris this spring and corrected this mistake by picking up a bottle in Monsieur Malle's beautiful shop on the Left Bank. I'm lucky not to have any problems with this one, no unpleasant notes at first or when it dries down. It's one of my very favourites, I can see myself replacing the bottle when it runs out and I don't do that very often.

Re: Musc Ravageur and the Medicine Man

I blew through the sample of mine (great service, handwritten letter and all sent from France in less than a week). I am torn between replacing my bottle of Acier Aluminum or getting a bottle of this. AA is a bit more versatile, but damn, MR is just incredible.

Just sayin'... if anyone is trying to get rid of a bottle, make me an offer